For the first time this season, Lake Howell will have a chance to prove themselves in a conference matchup. They will square off against the Evans Trojans at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. Lake Howell is coming into the contest hot, having won their last four games.
Last Friday, Lake Howell didn't have too much trouble with Harmony as they won 26-10.
Malek Wilkerson
| 09/19/25 @ Harmony | 223 |
| 08/29/25 @ Flagler Palm Coast | 103 |
| 09/05/25 vs Pine Ridge | 74 |
| 08/22/25 vs Hagerty | 70 |
| 09/13/24 @ The Master's Academy | 60 |
Malek Wilkerson continued his habit of posting crazy stat lines, rushing for 223 yards and one touchdown on only 14 carries. Those 223 rushing yards gave him a new career-high. Jayvon Funnye was in the mix too, providing Lake Howell with two TDs.
They were just one part of a punishing run game: Lake Howell was unstoppable on the ground and finished the game with 256 rushing yards. That's the most rushing yards they've managed all season.
Another reason for the win was Lake Howell's imposing defense, which managed to get into the backfield for three sacks. The team can thank three different players for their defensive prowess: Atlantis Tarrell, Jermel Jones Jr., and Kierre Perren, who each picked up one sack apiece. Tarrell was another major factor on D, picking up a sack and making ten total tackles (3.0 for loss).
Meanwhile, Evans got themselves on the board against Horizon on Friday, but Horizon never followed suit. They blew past the Hawks, posting a 44-0 victory. That looming 44-0 mark stands out as the most commanding margin for the Trojans yet this season.
Lake Howell better keep an eye on Li'Darious Pryor. He was instrumental in Evans' win, rushing for 71 yards and a pair of scores on only nine carries. The team also got some help courtesy of Gavriel Woods, who gained 114 total yards and a touchdown.
Lake Howell's record now sits at 4-1. As for Evans, their record is now an identical 4-1.
Lake Howell couldn't quite get it done against Evans when the teams last played back in September of 2024 as they fell 34-21. Can the Silverhawks avenge their loss or is history doomed to repeat itself? We'll find out soon enough.
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